Education
What Is Cupping Therapy and Why Is It Trending?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cupping therapy is an ancient practice that is now considered part of the complementary and alternative (CAM) medicine category, along with acupuncture and aromatherapy. During a cupping therapy session, a massage or acupuncture therapist applies suction cups to various areas...
What is Na R-Lipoic acid?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to health, there are some powerful molecules that remain relatively unknown by the general population. Alpha-lipoic acid is just one of these important molecules, acting as an antioxidant and playing an integral role in cellular energy metabolism....
10 Natural Remedies for Constipation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you're like most people, you have probably experienced uncomfortable bloating and constipation and found out for yourself just how debilitating they can be. Constipation is merely a symptom with an underlying issue. By approaching the root cause, it is...
What Are Free Radicals?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You don’t have to look at many health food advertisements to see how many marketing messages focus on antioxidants and free radicals. Free radicals are depicted as a cause of human aging and disease while antioxidants are the ultimate defense....
Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Creating a clean, green environment in your home is a process that requires a multi-tiered approach. Stocking it with organic food and installing air and water purification devices are effective but it's also important to consider how you maintain your...
The Health Dangers of Table Salt
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Table salt is everywhere and used by pretty much everyone. Learn more about the dangers of salt, especially when used excessively
What Are the Health Benefits of Passion Flower?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
History Species Benefits Side Effects Forms Passion flower is the common name of any one of the approximately 400 species of the plant genus Passiflora. Native to warm climates in North and South America, many species are now cultivated around...
Bioavailability: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by...
The Relation Between Meat Consumption and Cancer
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
One of the central philosophies of Global Healing is an adherence to a raw, organic, vegan diet. It’s also one of the most controversial. There are many reasons to adopt a vegan diet, such as religious beliefs, a desire to...
9 Common Types of Magnesium Explained
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body, and 50 percent of magnesium is located in the bones. Magnesium, which is similar to zinc, is a necessary cofactor for over 300 biochemical reactions in the human...
Curcumin Benefits: Understanding This Powerful Antioxidant
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Curcumin is the primary active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is a yellow-orange spice that's well-known as a prominent ingredient in Indian cuisine, but it also offers potent therapeutic benefits. Curcumin is the pigment responsible for turmeric's brilliant golden color and...
Are Harmful Gut Organisms Negatively Impacting Your Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites — there are many types of harmful organisms and nearly everyone is affected at some point in their life.[1] Different types of harmful organisms target the body differently. Here, we’ll look at harmful organisms that disrupt...
